Looking for a new Meatless Monday or lent recipe? These Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups check all of the above boxes and make for a delicious vegetarian all-American comfort food alternative. Made with wholesome and healthy ingredients, they are packed full of plant-based protein and are pretty easy to make, to boot. The recipe yields 12 vegetarian meatloaf cups and allows for 2 cups per serving.
To make these vegetarian cups, start by sautéing the onions and garlic. Once translucent, add the mushrooms, broccoli, beans, and spices. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes before adding the eggs and breadcrumbs. Press the mixture into the muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Once baked, remove the muffin pan from the oven and allow the meatloaf cups to rest for several minutes before serving. Enjoy!
To make the Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 minced cloves garlic and cook until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
Chop 1 ½ heaping cup sliced fresh button mushrooms and 1 heaping cup roughly chopped raw broccoli in a food processor. Add to the pan and stir to combine.
Meanwhile, pulse the red beans in the food processor until roughly chopped. Add to the pan and stir to combine.
Add 1–2 minced chipotle peppers along with 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, and black pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Let cool for 15 minutes before continuing with the recipe.
Add 2 whisked eggs and ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs to the cooled mixture and mix until well combined.
Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture into each muffin cup and press down with the back of a spoon. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Once baked, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
These delicious Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups are so hearty and filling, that you won't even miss the meat. Give this recipe a try, and don’t forget to come back to leave a review with your thoughts.
